Housework has a bad rap online. I can’t believe the number of housework hating articles I’ve found—some in publications like the Guardian and Huffington Post, some in blogs, and some in books that are still selling like hotcakes after sixty years. They all have the same theme: I hate housework, … Read More »How to Stop Doing Housework—and Start Living
Genealogy has all of the elements of a first class mystery novel, a barn burner of a historical film. Be prepared for suspense, intrigue, and emotional ups and downs as you delve into your family’s past. There is always excitement and surprise in genealogy, and it’s available to anyone with curiosity… Read More »6 Reasons to Love Genealogy—and Learn How You Became You
It’s a beautiful, sunny morning, and I have just come in from my garden, flushed with victory, and yet somehow, bleak and despondent with loss. My garden is a metaphor for life. In it are the usual suspects you would find on any given day in a patch of soil… Read More »My Garden as a Metaphor for Life
Happiness and fulfillment are two different things. You can have fulfillment without happiness, but you can’t have complete happiness without fulfillment. Being happy is about feeling good, experiencing something pleasurable—something philosophers refer to as hedonic well-being. Fulfillment, or eudaimonic well-being occurs when humans reach for something beyond pleasure in life—which may… Read More »5 Steps to Finding Lasting Happiness and Fulfillment
Coco Chanel once said, “You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” While this seems a tad unrealistic, it would be comforting to know that something, at least, could be retrieved of our youthful appearance as we age. While we acknowledge… Read More »Can Fashion Make Up for the Loss of Youthful Appearance?
It’s not surprising that people are preoccupied with losing their attractiveness as they age in this culture, given the current emphasis on youth, and the power of the media in spreading this message. Although other worries, like fear of losing independence, or memory, or health and fitness dominate, according to… Read More »Fear of Aging—And the Search for the Look of Youth (Part 2)
Fear of aging is such a futile exercise, and Boomers are not above being caught up in its destructive cycle. Some Boomer women are particularly susceptible, allowing an irrational fear of aging to deeply affect their lives. Although the fear and anxiety may be legitimate, given the fact that today… Read More »Fear of Aging—Are Boomer Women Done With It?
By Teresa Greenhill* If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know the amazing love you can give and get from that relationship. Dogs, especially, love you no matter what. But is it worth it to get a pet if you’re older? Will the benefits outweigh the work? We believe the… Read More »The Amazing Benefits of Having a Pet if You are Older!
You are on the right track if you think financial well being should take center stage in your retirement planning. However, the other part of the retirement equation, what to do after you retire, is equally important. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you have on that first morning you wake… Read More »3 Ways to Approach the OTHER Side of Retirement Planning
This week’s article is written by guest writer, Teresa Greenhill, who has an interest in mental health. She is the co-creator of MentalHealthForSeniors.com, which is dedicated to providing seniors with information on physical and mental fitness so that they can be active and happy in their later years. Please leave comments… Read More »Honor the Memory of a Loved One with a Home Memorial Service
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